"So it's true!"
Seeing Hecate admit it herself, the other Witches grew even more excited, each one eager to share the rumors they'd picked up.
Then again, "rumors" might not have been the right word. Much of it was simply the outside world's reasonable speculation about Westheid.
After all, he'd received an immense amount of help while retaking the Qinghui Territory. It seemed like everyone was rushing to throw resources and military strength at Duke Qinghui. No matter how promising his future seemed, why would they bet so heavily on him?
What could a destitute Westheid possibly have to make others give so willingly?
The terrifying part was, they weren't wrong. Whether it was Reiya, Luyetan, or even Hecate herself, it was hard to deny they were all lusting after Westheid.
